Chatham Arts CouncilArtist Support Grants
The Artist Support Grant is CLOSED for 2027.
Artists in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake counties, including emerging or established artists in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music c · 2027 applications open on June 1 and will close on September 1, 2026. Award announcements in December 2026, payments in January 2027, projects completed by Dece · Grants up to $1,500
From chathamartscouncil.org/artist-support-grant ↗About this program
This is our seventh year partnering with the fine folks at the NC Arts Council, United Arts Wake County, and other local arts councils to bring the Artist Support Grant to Chatham County artists. This Artist Support Grant is open to artists living in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake counties. We encourage diverse and nontraditional artists to apply for the grant.
Funding opportunities for individual artists are rare—particularly in the performing arts—so this is pretty special.
The Artist Support Grant is intended to support a broad range of talented artists in the genres of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography, and interdisciplinary arts. Eligible candidates may be either emerging or established artists.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to spending a significant portion of their time on their work as artists. Both individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,500.
Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible candidates may be either emerging or established artists. Both individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,500.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for an Artist Support Grant, you must have lived in one of the five partner counties at least a year, must be 18 years of age, and cannot be a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in your art form. Previous grantees must wait a minimum of two years before reapplying. Artists who received ASG awards in 2025 or 2026 are not eligible to apply for 2027 grants.
How are awards decided?
Awards will be granted based on: Overall excellence of the applicant's artwork as demonstrated by work samples; Feasibility of the proposed project; Contribution of the proposed project to the advancement of the applicant's professional artistic development and practice.
Is there an information session?
There will be an information session held this season on July 22 at 12 p.m., allowing artists to learn more about the grant process and get tips on strengthening their application. Although not required, it is strongly recommended that applicants attend this season's session for the best possible outcome.
Who do I contact with questions?
If you have questions, drop us a line at heather@chathamartscouncil.org.
Details
- Who
- Artists in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake counties, including emerging or established artists in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music c
- When
- 2027 applications open on June 1 and will close on September 1, 2026. Award announcements in December 2026, payments in January 2027, projects completed by Dece
- Cost
- Grants up to $1,500
- Ages
- 18 and older
Run by
Artists-in-Schools InitiativeOur Artists-in-Schools Initiative is here to change all that.Grassroots Arts GrantsWe're thrilled to have granted nearly $200,000 over the past two decades to other nonprofits using the arts to do extraordinary work in Chatham County through annual Grassroots Arts Grants.
Emerging Artist GrantsWe partner with the fine folks at the Durham Arts Council to bring the Emerging Artist Grant opportunity to Chatham County artists.